This week's Hey Good Cookin' is a combination of some cultural flavors and a few surprises.Heather Artripe shows us how to prepare an easy and very tasty Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad.Vietnamese Shredded Chicken SaladIngredients4 cups shredded green cabbage2 cups shredded cooked chicken

by jjv-admin @ JJ Virgin

Fri Jan 12 16:40:37 PST 2018

Quinoa is a delicious versatile seed that’s equally at home at any meal of the day. So how about five delicious ways to make it? Below, you’ll find recipes for amazing Hot Quinoa Cereal with Warm Berry Compote, Chocolate Quinoa Porridge with Almonds & Blueberries, Asian Confetti Quinoa Salad with Almonds, Vegetarian White Chili, and […]

by Jenni Hulet @ The Urban Poser

Sat Sep 17 19:11:13 PDT 2016

If you fast forward to the end of this post there’s an invite to attend a virtual tailgate party we’re throwing tomorrow morning. But before we get to that, I wanted to tell you a bit about the partnership that’s the reason for the post, and the recipe I’m sharing below. A couple months ago […]

Eeeeee- spring is almost here! That means lots and lots of fresh spring veggies, herbs, and fruits. I’m talking asparagus, artichokes, peas, rhubarb, leeks, radishes, baby greens, morels, and of course, STRAWBERRIES. Yep, I’m so freaking excited. This is the time of year where we go from rich hearty soups and stews to fresh brightRead more

by Russ Crandall @ The Domestic Man

Tue Oct 31 08:00:40 PDT 2017

Every once in awhile, I get a big craving for beets. The craving doesn’t hit me often, but when it does, I typically turn to my Vinegret (винегрет) recipe from The Ancestral Table. So without further ado, here is the text from the book: Vinegret is the name of a Russian salad that is likely […]

by Huy @ HungryHuy.com

Wed Jul 20 09:48:38 PDT 2016

Chè chuối is a warm, Vietnamese pudding-like dessert featuring bananas and rich coconut cream. You can easily make this at home in less than an hour! Chè in Vietnamese, refers to sweet desserts which are liquid such as drinks, pudding, or even types of ‘soup.’ So chè chuối you could say is a type of pudding, made of coconut […]

Our family of five loved sharing the classic fresh rolls appetizer filled with savory meatballs or cooked shrimp. The crunchy veggies, bright herbs and tangy fish dipping sauce hits all of the right flavor notes.

by Todd & Diane @ White On Rice Couple

Sun Aug 06 00:05:04 PDT 2017

Back in my restaurant days, for the longest time the restaurant had made its mark serving just two meals a day. Breakfast and lunch. It was perfect for a vegetarian place since so many dishes for those two meals can naturally be vegetarian and no one thinks twice. Poached eggs, oatmeal, salads, eggplant parmesan. We’d…

by Russ Crandall @ The Domestic Man

Tue Nov 01 08:00:26 PDT 2016

Let me start this post by acknowledging that this recipe title is a second-order misnomer. You see, combining the words “muffuletta” and “wedge salad”, at face value, is just preposterous. For those of you who know their Sicilian bread history, muffuletta is a large, round, and sturdy bread not unlike focaccia. It was brought to […]

by Huy @ HungryHuy.com

Mon May 18 10:32:41 PDT 2015

What Is Bún Thang? My knowledge of the Vietnamese language is about on par with my grandma’s English, so this gives us lots of opportunities to learn from each other. She watches Viet news and Korean dramas which have a surprising amount of English in them. The latest term I explained to her was “poker face” hah! […]

by Diana Rodgers @ Sustainable Dish

Sun Jun 19 06:03:51 PDT 2016

We host lots of pot lucks here at the farm, and I always try to use as many ingredients grown here as possible. Everyone loved this fresh and clean, salty and crunchy salad. It’s inspired by one of my favorite meals on a hot summer night, Bún chả, a Vietnamese dish usually featuring grilled pork […]

by Huy @ HungryHuy.com

Mon Feb 23 10:12:09 PST 2015

Bánh xèo seems to be designed to be eaten as a family. The batter, filling ingredients, and veggies aren’t complicated to prepare, but they don’t make sense to be bought or made to be eaten by yourself. You don’t just buy 1/4 pound of pork, 8 shrimps, or buy 1/4 head of lettuce. You kind […]

On the menu of every Vietnamese Restaurant, I'm willing to bet that you will find some kind of variation of a noodle salad aka Bun. The most popular noodle salad is the BBQ with egg rolls. There are probably 20 other varieties that I can think of but my favorite will always be this lemongrass beef.

Vietnamese mango salad (gỏi xoài) is a vibrant dish featuring green mangoes, shrimp, and is highlighted with fresh herbs like mint, thai basil and cilantro. It’s a mouth-watering combination of sweet, sour, salty with lots of contrasts in texture. Disclaimer: this is supposed to be a very simple salad. The one we’re making here has a bit of …

by Russ Crandall @ The Domestic Man

Tue Aug 01 08:00:39 PDT 2017

I’ve been in a Thai food mood lately, as evidenced by last month’s Green Papaya Salad recipe. The flavors that are ubiquitous in Thai cooking – namely coconut, fish sauce, lemongrass, and lime – make for excellent summer eating. Tom Kha Gai is a soup that often takes a backseat to its hot-and-sour sibling, Tom […]

by Finn @ Port and Fin

Tue Aug 22 10:14:16 PDT 2017

August is ‘Peak Summer,’ right? The weather is reliably warm, my garden is exploding with fresh produce. I can’t keep up with how many gorgeous tomatoes ripen on my vines every day. It’s an excellent problem to have. Aside from bottomless Caprese salads, I am filling my freezer with Slow-Roasted Tomatoes to make MY FAVOURITE...

by Finn @ Port and Fin

Tue Aug 29 07:00:26 PDT 2017

Sweet, salty, sour. Juicy, sticky, crunchy. Are we drooling yet? You should be. These wings combine a lot of bold flavours in perfect balance- they are a gustatory orchestra (as in, “I’ll take Gustatory Orchestra for $800, Alex”). If that’s not enough to seduce you, these tasty morsels take almost no effort and are totally customizable...

One of the most popular Vietnamese salads is Gỏi Gà Bắp Cải. It's a refreshing salad of hand-shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, onions and Vietnamese coriander; mixed with a sweet and savory fish sauce dressing; and topped with crunchy roasted peanuts and fried shallots. There are many variations o

by Russ Crandall @ The Domestic Man

Tue Jul 11 08:00:43 PDT 2017

Summer is definitely here this week – today is supposed to be the hottest day of the year, here in Virginia. It just so happens that today is also the day that the movers are delivering all 10k pounds of our household goods, so we’ve set aside pitchers of cold water, lemonade, and iced tea […]

by Andrea Nguyen @ Viet World Kitchen

Fri Jan 19 15:32:51 PST 2018

You’re looking at the draft of my sixth cookbook! This week, I sent the manuscript to my editor, Kelly Snowden. Vietnamese Any Day is all about helping American cooks work Viet flavors into their regular rotation. Many people who are new to Vietnamese food do not know where to begin. They’ve been seduced by the...

by Russ Crandall @ The Domestic Man

Tue Oct 10 08:00:50 PDT 2017

Salad Shirazi is a herb and vegetable salad from the southern Iranian city of Shiraz. It’s enjoyed year-round as a side dish, but is often served as a full meal during the hot summer months. While the vegetables are often diced – giving them an appearance not unlike Pico de Gallo – I have found […]

by Russ Crandall @ The Domestic Man

Tue Oct 20 08:00:19 PDT 2015

A few weeks back, my friend Stacy from Paleo Parents sent a text to me and our mutual friend, Jennifer from Predominantly Paleo, that went something like this: “Hey, I want to recreate this Red Robin Banzai Burger that I’ve loved for years and we should do a collaborative project because you two are pretty […]

by Huy @ HungryHuy.com

Tue Feb 03 12:49:27 PST 2015

Bún bò Huế is a hidden Vietnamese gem that has yet to “make it” in mainstream American cuisine. It’s a rich and spicy soup with deep layers of flavor. This Central Vietnamese soup is paired with tender slices of beef and pork, then topped with lots of fresh herbs. Phở has made its way in and has grown popular quickly, so why […]

Last year, my husband and I snuck away for a long weekend in Vancouver, B.C. On our way to the train station, we stopped and had a quick Vietnamese lunch at a little spot in Seattle's International District. I can't remember the name but the food was really good and I made some notes about the salad that I had so I could try to recreate it at home. Fast forward to last week when I was cleaning out a travel bag I haven't used for a while and stumbled upon those notes! I was super excited to see that

by Todd & Diane @ White On Rice Couple

Sat Jul 29 21:00:35 PDT 2017

We keep getting requests from all the creative teams we work with for our creamy cilantro dressing. Previously it was all about our homemade caesar salad dressing and to fulfill another big request, today is about our creamy cilantro dressing. Seriously guys, we’re obsessed with homemade dressings because our team lunches usually always has a big…

by Kari @ Get Inspired Everyday!

Tue Dec 12 04:00:36 PST 2017

Sometimes my recipes come about in the weirdest of ways. This one happened mostly because I had a case of pomegranates on hand, and I wanted to do something savory with them besides another salad. But I’ve also been trying to branch out with the spices I use. And so between the tin of Moroccan Harissa I still hadn’t opened, ... Read More

by Jenni Hulet @ The Urban Poser

Thu Oct 06 11:05:09 PDT 2016

If you don’t already know this by now, I LOVE Tex-Mex and southwestern-fusion foods! I suppose it’s a side effect of living in Texas for over 20 years. And this taco salad dish has ALL the makings of a great Tex-mex dish. From the savory cumin to the spicy chili pepper (using THIS Primal Palate spice mix) […]

by Diana Rodgers @ Sustainable Dish

Wed Jun 15 07:00:17 PDT 2016

Guest Post by Ally of Loveleaf Co. Hi, everyone! I’m Ally, a Boston based multimedia producer and founder of Loveleaf Co., a website devoted to the simple habit of eating one salad a day. Diana and I met a couple of years ago in Massachusetts (though, coincidentally are from the same town on Long Island, […]

by Diana Rodgers @ Sustainable Dish

Sun Jul 31 07:43:53 PDT 2016

I’m NOT a big fan of beets at all, but my husband grows them and loves them, and is always asking me to prepare them. Here’s a great summer side, even if you can’t stand beets (like me!) The honey and vinegar, plus chilling the beets, really take away that earthy taste that I find […]

This healthy, quick salad has great crunch and lots of refreshing flavors. It’s wonderful on its own and also takes well to simply prepared proteins; grilled fish, shrimp, chicken or tofu are great. This comes to us from one of our favorite home chefs, Lee Gross.

Living in Seattle we are so incredibly fortunate to have wonderful Pacific Rim influences. The cultures are a huge part of our city, and lucky us, so is the cuisine. Vietnamese food is one of my favorites and my hubby, kids and I have been on a fairly serious kick recently, frequenting a few of …

We host lots of pot lucks here at the farm, and I always try to use as many ingredients grown here as possible. Everyone loved this fresh and clean, salty and crunchy salad. It’s inspired by one of my favorite meals on a hot summer night, Bún chả, a Vietnamese dish usually featuring grilled pork …

by Russ Crandall @ The Domestic Man

Tue Mar 29 08:00:11 PDT 2016

When one blogs about their food experiences, some patterns start to show. For example, over the past 5+ years writing for this blog, I’ve only posted four salad recipes. That’s not because I think salads aren’t worth making, but rather, it’s an indication of how I view salads: as something you throw together using the […]

by Russ Crandall @ The Domestic Man

Tue Sep 19 08:00:10 PDT 2017

Hey folks, we’re going to enjoy a short, simple dish this week. I’m in the middle of prep for a two-week stretch of recipe development, hopefully my last big push in the kitchen before I focus on writing other parts of my next book! I think there’s something unfairly simple about wedge salads. They’re a […]

by EverydayMaven @ EverydayMaven™

Are you on Pinterest yet? If not, don't go over there and get an account. Seriously, don't do it!

If you don't follow my advice, you will be sorry because if you like food, fashion, design and photography you will lose countless hours viewing and "pinning" interesting recipes, ideas, thoughts and more. It is freaking addictive with a capital A!!

I have a Pinterest board for Interesting Food Ideas and I pinned these mini Greek Salads over the summer. I promptly made them for a couple of parties since and they are really delicious! I tweaked the dressing a bit but otherwise the recipe is close to the original that inspired me.

These are perfect for holiday entertaining, take only 10 minutes to throw together, can be made in advance, and look fabulous!

by EverydayMaven @ EverydayMaven™

This Old Bay Seafood Salad is so versatile! Serve as a party dip or a lettuce wrap, sandwich or part of a salad. Gluten Free! Made in partnership with TransOcean using Simply Surimi. Let’s talk about this Old Bay Seafood Salad. First of all, we all know that everything in life is better with Old…

Dress up grilled chicken breasts with bright Vietnamese flavors. The salad is built off packaged coleslaw mix, enhanced with fresh mint and cilantro, crunchy peanuts, and a sweet-and-salty dressing of fish sauce and rice vinegar.

by Russ Crandall @ The Domestic Man

Tue Apr 26 08:00:29 PDT 2016

Gai Yang (ไก่ย่าง, sometimes spelled Kai Yang) is a barbecue grilled chicken recipe originally from Laos, but most commonly associated with Thailand today; it is a popular street food often served alongside Green Papaya Salad and sticky rice. This dish is quickly becoming a favorite at our house because it is super simple to put […]

by Russ Crandall @ The Domestic Man

Tue Aug 16 08:00:38 PDT 2016

Summer’s heat is finally, lazily, starting to wane here in NW Florida; but it’s nowhere near stew season yet. And judging from recent reports, the rest of the US is experiencing some pretty hot weather, so you’re likely not ready to crank on the oven right now, either. So I think it’s the perfect time […]

by Todd & Diane @ White On Rice Couple

Tue Jan 16 22:09:26 PST 2018

Can this be real? It’s 2018 already and we didn’t even get a chance to wish you all a proper Happy New Year. Hope you all are geared up for a thrilling New Year being surrounded and sharing moments with people that matter most to you. There’s so much to share with you all and…

by EverydayMaven @ EverydayMaven™

This Thanksgiving Salad Dressing with Fresh Herbs and Sherry Vinegar will wow all of your guests and add so much flavor to your holiday salad! Done in partnership with Olive Oils from Spain. Good salad dressing can really transform a salad and when it comes to your holiday table, your salad dressing should be on…

by Hayley @ foodiecrush

Fri Jan 05 04:00:37 PST 2018

Welcome friends, and happy Friday Faves, to the all-shiny-and-new 2018 edition. I’m sitting on a plane flying home a fabulous family holiday that took my little family along with my sister and her family through three cities in Vietnam and one in Cambodia in 2 weeks time. Looking back through my iPhone photos and revisiting [...]

by Diana Rodgers @ Sustainable Dish

Sun Mar 13 16:19:05 PDT 2016

If you don’t know about fennel, please consider adding it to your menu. It makes a great side. It has a slight licorice flavor. I love it raw, thinly sliced into salads but when it’s roasted, it takes a much sweeter flavor and is an interesting and easy side to chicken. I like to make […]

Once upon a time…long ago, a little American girl packed up with her family and moved to Southeast Asia. As you might imagine this was quite an adventure! It was filled with new smells, tastes, sounds, colors and many more things the girl had never experienced before. The open markets in Asia remind me of …

Bun Bo Xao, a zesty stir-fry of marinated beef hot from the wok paired with room temperature rice noodles, makes a satisfying main-course salad year-round Dressed with a classic Vietnamese dipping sauce and topped with roasted peanuts, the flavors are clean, bright and restorative Yes, this recipe calls for a lot of ingredients, but the prep is simple, and it’s an easy introduction to Vietnam cooking for the uninitiated.

by Todd & Diane @ White On Rice Couple

Tue Jun 20 22:55:57 PDT 2017

Do you have friends or family that have an aversion to mint? We know of a few and it’s always a good reminder to have alternative herbs on-hand for those last minute emergency changes. With Summer at it’s peak, arugula watermelon mint and feta salad is a staple at so many bbq gatherings and Summer…

by Andrea Nguyen @ Viet World Kitchen

Wed Nov 29 15:37:10 PST 2017

Within the past seven days, I’ve made this salad twice. It’s that good. The first time was the day after Thanksgiving at my parents’ house. When I arrived, I notice in their entryway a basket full of oroblancos, a type of sweet grapefruit with a short season. My brother Dan brought them from Visalia, a...

by Russ Crandall @ The Domestic Man

Tue Jul 21 08:00:25 PDT 2015

Poke is a raw fish salad from Hawaii, most famously made with yellowfin tuna (“Ahi”). The word “Pokē” itself is a Hawaiian verb that means to slice or cut. It’s not unlike other raw fish dishes worldwide (fish tartare, carpaccio, and sashimi, for example), but it holds a special place in my heart, having lived […]

by Huy @ HungryHuy.com

Mon Aug 15 11:09:19 PDT 2016

Vietnamese mango salad (gỏi xoài) is a vibrant dish featuring green mangoes, shrimp, and is highlighted with fresh herbs like mint, thai basil and cilantro. It’s a mouth-watering combination of sweet, sour, salty with lots of contrasts in texture. Disclaimer: this is supposed to be a very simple salad. The one we’re making here has a bit of […]

by Huy @ HungryHuy.com

Wed Dec 10 11:57:50 PST 2014

It has been getting coooold lately, cold for Southern California anyways! This is perfect weather for you to cook up some soup. If you haven’t built up the courage to try the bitter melon soup I posted the other week, Vietnamese chicken soup with elbow macaroni might be a simpler start :). What’s that you […]

by Huy @ HungryHuy.com

Tue Mar 31 10:22:47 PDT 2015

This is an easy 3-ingredient papaya salad you can throw together in a few minutes. There’s t the cooking required, just easy prep so you can get to snacking. Green papaya and beef jerky salad is a light appetizer, a great choice for a snack or appetizer. My mom says she used to buy this from food carts in Vietnam. […]

by Susan @ Simple Healthy Kitchen

Thu Dec 21 08:31:50 PST 2017

Caprese Salad Christmas Wreath- A festive presentation of the popular Italian caprese appetizer! Ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella get a punch of flavor from olive oil, herbs, red pepper flakes and are garnished with fresh basil . A balsamic reduction dipping sauce gives this appetizer the WOW factor. Ready in 15 mins. How did it...